Five Things you Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

Today is Wednesday, January 2. Here are five things you need to know.

1. High 20s: Milton will see increasing clouds and a high temperature near 29, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Back to school: After a weeklong winter break, the Milton Public Schools will reopen today.

3. New art: This month, the Milton Public Library’s Wotiz Gallery will feature the work of photographer and painter Emma May. The gallery is open during library hours.

4. Verizon contact info: Following the winter storm last week, the Town of Milton reminded residents that phone service issues can be referred to Verizon. The company can be reached at 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966) or online at www.verizon.com/support.

5. Add your events: It’s 2013. Do you know of an interesting event your Milton neighbors might want to attend? Go to http://milton.patch.com/events and add your event today.